Vol Compliments
By Cassandra Sproles
A new Facebook page is paying it forward by spreading kind words and appreciation for students, faculty, and staff. Continue reading
Articles by Cassandra Sproles
From the Schoolhouse to the Smokehouse
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Allan Benton (’69) is known around the world for his country hams and bacon, but the smokehouse isn’t where his story began. Continue reading
Good Times and Good Eats
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A few Vols took a walk down memory lane to let us know where they liked to hang out and … Continue reading
X’s and U’s
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In an artist’s toolbox there are many instruments—paint, brushes, pencils, and clay. One might think that a computer, a scanner, and a wide-format printer wouldn’t fit there, but Wade Guyton (’95) would disagree. Continue reading
Alumna’s Creation Sparks New Holiday Tradition
By Cassandra Sproles
You’ve seen them all over Facebook and Pinterest—mischievous elves that like to make flour snow angels on the counter and hang out with Barbie. But it all started with Carol Aebersold (’70) and her elf, Fisbee. Continue reading
She’s Got Character
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Daytime hooker. Murderous meth addict. Cannibalistic baker. Vengeful werewolf. Not everyone can put jobs like that on a résumé and still find success. But not everyone is Independent Spirit Award-winning actress Dale Dickey, who starred this summer on HBO’s True Blood. Continue reading
Undefeated
By Cassandra Sproles
In the wee hours of a Tuesday morning in January, Rich Middlemas was happily snoozing when he got a call … Continue reading
Hokes and Jokes
By Cassandra Sproles
During his storied career, printmaker Beauvais Lyons has done some incredible things. By the age of 25, he had documented two previously unknown civilizations. Later, he worked on the reconstruction of an ancient temple, helped to bring the bones of a centaur to the university, and discovered a few new hybrid animals. Continue reading
What’s it like?
By Cassandra Sproles
There are some extraordinary things in life that not all of us will experience. We may never know what it’s like to fly or to be one of the lucky ones to survive cancer. In the UT family, we have people who have done some amazing things. We’ll let them tell you more, as they answer the question, “What’s it like?” Continue reading
What’s it like to advise the president of the United States?
By Cassandra Sproles
Like many Americans, Nancy-Ann Min DeParle (’78) has a lot on her mind these days—from the economy to education to national security. However, unlike many of her fellow citizens, it’s actually DeParle’s job to ponder these issues and give advice about them. Continue reading